This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Drgital or
DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
*The equipment connections described are examples.
*Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
*Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
or a decoder-amplifier combination.
*Change the settings in “Digital output” to
- Dolby Digital decoder: set “Dolby Digi-
tal” to “Bitstream”
*Go to “Digital output” and change the
settings to “PCM” and “Off” (0 page 17)
- DTS decoder: set “DTS Digital Sur-
round” to “Bitstream”
- MPEG decoder: set “MPEG ” to
“Bitstream”
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Australia and N.Z.
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You cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
Amplifier with built-in decoder
or a diaital amolifier
Speakers
You can enjoy surround sound by con-
netting from three to six speakers.
Example: Six speakers
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Optical digital audio cable
Insert fully, with this
side facing up.
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Analog connection
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
>onnect an analog amplifier or system component.
Connecting an active subwoofer
You can enjoy more powerful bass by connecting an active subwoofer.
*Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the front center.
*Turn BASS PLUS on to boost the output from the subwoofer (0 page 13).
*Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference.
To the subwoofer’s input terminal +
W Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
*Digital recording
*Analog recording
You can record the digital signal directly onto digital recording equipment.
You can record to a drgital recordrng equipment or cassette deck. Using
The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 k&/l6 bit linear PCM.
analog connection means sound will be unaffected by the copy guards
Ensure the following conditions are met.
found on DVDs.
*The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
To make an analog recording
To make a digital recording
Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (0 H above).
1. Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio cable
(* q
above).
2. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (-page 13)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (0 page 17)
Dolby Digital: PCM (* page 17)
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DTS Digital Surround: Off (*page 17)
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MPEG’: PCM (0 page 17)
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